The Limelight Ketchum Community Fund: 2018 Year End Review

The Limelight Ketchum Community Fund, founded in 2016, continued to grow in scope, influence, and capacity in 2018. The Fund, which now operates under a four-person board, donated $36,000 to thirteen organizations in the Wood River Valley region. Supported programs focused primarily on early childhood education, youth development groups, senior food services, and mental health […]

X Games Aspen

An X Games Inspired Aspen Itinerary

The 2019 X Games Aspen is right around the corner and we have all the details you need to be prepared for a fun-filled vacation. It’s going to be an action packed 4-days from January 24 – 27th, and you won’t want to miss out. X Games is a festival of events, filled with live […]

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LGBTQ Guide to Aspen

Welcome all LGBTQ to Aspen, Colorado! Our community in Aspen is proud to be a long-standing supporter of all backgrounds. If you’re in the market to plan your next getaway, look no further. Aspen is jam-packed with events, festivals, world-class restaurants, a vibrant nightlife, and everything else you need for a fantastic time. Not to […]

Ketchum Community

Ketchum, Idaho – Why We Love This Community

Ketchum is a mountain town with a proud past, but a firm belief that the present is the only place it wants to be. After opening our Ketchum location a handful of years ago, we’ve grown to recognize the Town even better, the Mountains and the People. In other words, we’ve recognized the sense of […]

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Celebrating 2018 & Looking Ahead to 2019

2018 at The Limelight As the end of the year fast approaches, we at Limelight want to take a moment to reflect and give thanks for some of the special moments in 2018 and give you a sneak peek into 2019. A lot has happened in our little mountain towns this year – from spring […]

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SUN VALLEY & ASPEN SKI CONDITIONS: WHAT TO EXPECT

The Limelight Hotels are proud to stake a claim of being “right in the middle of it all.” This frame of mind is particularly true during ski season. During peak skiing , our Aspen guests have over 5,300 acres of terrain at their ski tips. For our friends in Sun Valley, over 2,154 skiable acres […]

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Celebrating the Arrival of Limelight Hotel Snowmass

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Aspen Snowmass. The Holidays are approaching. Both Aspen Mountain and Snowmass Mountain have opened with impressive amounts of early season snow. Aspen Highlands is set to open a week early! And speaking of openings, we couldn’t be more excited about the official arrival of the Limelight Hotel […]

Ketchum Travel Guide

72 Hour Winter Travel Guide for Ketchum, Idaho

Time dictates most of our lives – what we can do, when, and for how long. If you’re a weekend warrior, it’s no secret that maximizing free time is just as important as having it in the first place. Bringing that mindset into a three-day getaway is the best way to maximize your vacation as […]

The Reader’s Guide to Aspen - Bookstores, Libraries & More Limelight Aspen

The Reader’s Guide to Aspen – Bookstores, Libraries & More

“Let us toast to…rain on the roof and instant coffee, to unemployment insurance and library cards.” – Hunter S Thompson, Aspen Journalist & Author   For reading enthusiasts, there’s nothing better than finding a good book and a cozy nook. Whether you enjoy mysteries, fiction, autobiographies, or poetry, book lovers can all agree that diving […]

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Prepping Your Fly Box for Fall in Aspen

Fly fishing in Aspen can be a magical experience during any season, but at Limelight Hotels, we’re particularly fond of the way a fly dances in the water when backlit by bright yellow aspen trees. Sounds poetic, right? In other words, we’re Autumn fly fishing advocates. That being said, trout won’t take quite as easily […]

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Why Fall is the Best Time to Visit Colorado

Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter…when it comes to visiting Colorado, an argument could be made for vacationing during any season of the year. While we recognize and embrace the benefits of each season (especially Summer and Winter), our true favorite time of year may surprise you. Secret’s out! We love when visitors arrive during the […]

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7 Tips for Planning a Mountain Destination Wedding

Planning a mountain destination wedding is exciting, rewarding and (unfortunately) complicated! If you are planning to travel to the mountains to say, “I Do,” read our tips below to make sure your big day goes off without a hitch. Here are seven tips for planning a mountain wedding– whether atop a peak or in a […]